The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged student union leaders across Nigeria to steer clear of internet fraud and actively collaborate with the Commission in combating the menace on campuses.
Olukoyede made this call during an interactive session in Benin City, Edo State, with executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Edo Axis, and the National Association of University Students (NAUS), Edo State.
The student leaders had paid a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC.
Speaking through the Acting Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I) Effa Imoh Okim, Olukoyede emphasised that the Commission’s efforts against internet fraud were aimed at safeguarding the future of hardworking Nigerian youths.
“What we are doing here is in your best interest. We do not want your future to be destroyed by bad elements. Internet fraud tarnishes our country’s image and discourages investment.
“We need you to help spread this message among students, urging them to embrace the values of hard work, integrity, and discipline while rejecting the lure of quick wealth. There is no shortcut to success—those who attempt it often end up in regret,” he stated.
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He called on student leaders to take the lead in promoting ethical behaviour among their peers, assuring them that a future built on hard work and discipline holds great promise.
In response, the President of NAUS, Ogana Praise Chukwumdinma, commended the EFCC’s efforts in combating financial crimes and acknowledged the growing concerns about cybercrime among students.
He expressed his association’s readiness to partner with the Commission in developing proactive strategies to curb the menace.
Similarly, NANS President Ojumoola Miracle Timileyin affirmed their commitment to collaborating with the EFCC in raising awareness about the dangers of internet fraud among youths.
“Through this partnership, we can promote ethical conduct among students and foster a culture of integrity,” he stated.
